"I am getting older, and I believe it's time for me to look at some kind of transition," Parks said. "I'll turn 71 this year, but I'm not at all ready for retirement, so I think this provides a great opportunity for the chamber to continue to utilize my knowledge and what I consider to be my strengths."

"The chamber is where it is today thanks to Wilda," he said. "We are fortunate that she will continue to help guide us."

Parks' replacement, Lehr, currently serves as executive director of Oregon Impact, a nonprofit whose mission is to provide community education, prevention and awareness to stop individuals from driving under the influence of intoxicants.

The North Clackamas County Chamber of Commerce serves Gladstone, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, Damascus, Boring, Oak Lodge, Sunnyside, Clackamas and unincorporated portions of north Clackamas County. It counts about 615 member businesses.